Volkswagen Touareg vs Volvo EX90
Verdict
The Volkswagen Touareg costs RM57,916 less and is the clearer five-seat load-lugger, with 810 litres of boot space against the Volvo EX90’s 310 litres. The Volvo counters hard if you can charge at home: 510 hp, 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, a 111.0 kWh battery and 600 km EV range. It also seats seven and has lower annual road tax, RM965 versus RM1,632. For Malaysia, this is really petrol grand tourer versus electric family flagship.
Pick the Volkswagen Touareg if you want a cheaper five-seat executive SUV with a big 810-litre boot, 250 km/h top speed and petrol convenience.
Pick the Volvo EX90 if you need seven seats, want EV running with 600 km range, and can use its quicker 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time.
Key differences
- Price: Volkswagen Touareg RM384,972; Volvo EX90 RM442,888
- Seats: Volkswagen Touareg 5; Volvo EX90 7
- Power: Volkswagen Touareg 335 hp; Volvo EX90 510 hp
- 0-100 km/h: Volkswagen Touareg 6.0 s; Volvo EX90 4.9 s
- Boot space: Volkswagen Touareg 810 L; Volvo EX90 310 L
- Road tax/year: Volkswagen Touareg RM1,632; Volvo EX90 RM965
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 384,972✓ | RM 442,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | Executive |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Engine | 2,995 cc | Dual motor |
| Power | 335 hp | 510 hp✓ |
| Torque | 450 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 6.0 s | 4.9 s✓ |
| Top speed | 250 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | — | 111.0 kWh |
| EV range | — | 600 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,878 mm | 5,037 mm |
| Width | 1,984 mm | 1,964 mm |
| Height | 1,702 mm | 1,747 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,984 mm | 2,985 mm |
| Boot space | 810 L✓ | 310 L |
| Fuel tank | 90 L | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 9✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 5 | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,632 | RM 965✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Touareg
- RM57,916 cheaper to buy
- Much larger 810-litre boot
- Higher 250 km/h top speed
- Only five seats
- Slower 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time
- Higher RM1,632 annual road tax
EX90
- Seven-seat cabin
- Quicker 4.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- 600 km EV range from a 111.0 kWh battery
- RM57,916 pricier
- Smaller 310-litre boot
- Lower 180 km/h top speed
Touareg vs EX90 FAQ
Is the Volkswagen Touareg or Volvo EX90 better?
The Volvo EX90 is better for seven-seat EV use and straight-line pace. The Volkswagen Touareg is better if you need a cheaper petrol SUV with far more boot space. There is no single winner here; your charging access and seating needs decide it.
What is the price difference?
The Volvo EX90 costs RM442,888, while the Volkswagen Touareg costs RM384,972. That makes the Volvo RM57,916 more expensive before considering road tax, where the EX90 is cheaper at RM965 a year versus RM1,632.
Which one is more practical for family use?
For passengers, the Volvo EX90 has the advantage with seven seats against the Touareg’s five. For luggage, the Volkswagen is much stronger, with 810 litres of boot space versus the Volvo’s 310 litres.